Useful tips

How do I stop unwanted websites from automatically opening in Firefox?

How do I stop unwanted websites from automatically opening in Firefox?

  1. Open the browser, select the wrench icon and then choose “Options”.
  2. Choose the “Under the Hood” tab and then select “Content settings”. Click the “Pop-ups” tab, select the “Do not allow any sites to show pop-ups (recommended)” radio button and then choose “Close”. Mozilla: Pop-up blocker.

Why some websites are not opening in Firefox?

Firefox cannot load certain websites If clearing your cookies and cache did not enable you to load the websites that did not work in Firefox, you should check your computer for malware. If you still have problems, follow the instructions in Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware.

How do I get Firefox to remember websites?

Check Firefox settings Select the Privacy & Security panel and go to the History section. In the drop-down menu next to Firefox will choose Use custom settings for history. Make sure that Remember search and form history is selected. Enabling form autocomplete also makes Firefox store search history for the Search bar.

How do I unblock a website on Firefox?

Select a website in the Blacklist text box and click the “Remove” button to unblock it. You can also click the “Clear list” button or the “Enable BlockSite” check box at the top to allow all sites to be visible again.

How do I stop web pages from opening automatically in my browser?

How to Stop Automatic Tabs Opening in Google Chrome

  1. Clear Cookies.
  2. Check Extensions and Remove Suspicious Ones.
  3. Prevent Automatic Tabs Opening with AdLock.
  4. Turn on Pop-Up Blocker.
  5. Change Search Settings in Chrome Browser.
  6. Turn off Background Apps.
  7. Scan for Malware.
  8. Update Chrome to the Latest Version.

How do I stop unwanted websites from automatically opening on my phone?

If you’re seeing annoying notifications from a website, turn off the permission:

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
  2. Go to a webpage.
  3. To the right of the address bar, tap More Info .
  4. Tap Site settings.
  5. Under “Permissions,” tap Notifications.
  6. Turn the setting off.

How do I fix some websites not loading?

What to Do When a Website Won’t Load

  1. See if the Problem Is on Your End or Theirs.
  2. Browse a Cached Version of the Page.
  3. Disable Add-Ons and Other Interfering Software.
  4. Check Another Browser or Incognito Window.
  5. Fix Your DNS.

Why can’t I open any websites?

If web pages will not open in any Internet browser, your computer may have a virus or malware infection. Some viruses and malware prevents web pages from opening or loading in any Internet browser. If malware is found and cleaned, it may resolve the issue and allow you to open web pages again.

Why isn’t Firefox remembering my passwords?

Password Manager settings Firefox will remember passwords by default. You may have disabled this feature, or told Firefox to never remember passwords for a particular site. If it isn’t already check marked, check Remember logins and passwords for websitesAsk to save logins and passwords for websites.

Why does Firefox keep deleting my passwords?

(1) The site set a “persistent” cookie. Once a site sets a cookie in Firefox, Firefox will send it back to the site with future requests. So it’s possible this problem was caused by cookies getting cleared. (2) You saved your login in Firefox’s Password Manager.

Can you block websites on Firefox?

Block a Website in Firefox on Mobile Android provides a little more flexibility than iOS and iPadOS. You can download a free add-on for Android called Leechblock NG. After you install Leechblock NG, you just add the sites you want to block to the block list.